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  1. spmnarciso

    Skimmer in CT

    I was hoping to sell the whole package but some many not need the dual becketts or want to run both pumps, maybe just one larger pump. Pick up preferred! But will ship if need be. Prices do not cover shipping! All used for approx. 5 months! MyReefCreations MR2 skimmer = $275 12" extension for...
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    150g for sale in CT

    I have 150g all-glass aquarium for sale. I'm using it now as my refugium...taking up too much space in my fish room. Some scratches and horible paint job on the back, but still holds water and with a little TLC, can be used to supply timeless hours of fishkeeping. I used it as my display tank...
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    CR users?

    What kind of check valve are you using? I got one with my bubble counter but just doesn't seem reliable. Any suggestions?
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    Urgent CR questions!!!!

    Calcium reactor questions: Just hooked it up and want to make sure I'm doing it right. Please Help! 1. Do you put teflon tape on the regulator/CO2 tank threads? 2. Do I open the C02 tank valve all the way? 3. What pH should I be shooting for in effulent from the reactor? (Using Florida...
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    Geo-Marine CC in reactor?

    1. Are you suppose to rinse CC before placing in Calcium Reactor? 2. How far up the reactor do you fill with media? 3. I have a check valve between the CO2 tank and the bubble counter, but do you need another one after the bubble counter , before the reactor, so aquarium water does not get...
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    low pH again!

    OK guys, my pH is lowering again. My tank isn't that stocked, so I don't see the consumption of alk or calcium. But they must be. Kalk effulent is measuring at a pH of 11.9 so I believe it still good. Ventation is much better, so its not that. My alk is a bit low I think. And my calcium...
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    CA Media?

    What kind of calcium media are you using in your reactors? Anyone have any algae problems with Carib-Sea Arm?:notsure:
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    Sand-sifting stars?

    Are Sand-sifting stars really that bad with a very shallow SB?
  9. spmnarciso

    30" Skimmers for sale!

    I got two Kent Nautilus 30"NEX Skimmers from Kent recently as a trade for a problem I had with one of their older ones. Anyway, I'm looking to sell both. Since I just bought a large skimmer, these I do not need and looking to see if anyone is interested before I start modifying these things...
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    Calcium Reactor Size?

    Any Pros and Cons on making a CR too big? (~30+")
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    Questions on skimming/lighting?

    1. What is the general rule on running multiple skimmer on the same system? Do they have to be the same skimmer along with the same pumps? I have a extended MR2 that is working great, but my old skimmer, a 30" nautilus skimmer, stopped working the minute the larger one came into play. Any...
  12. spmnarciso

    Fish...next choice?

    240g Reef Inhabitants: 5" Sohal Tang 3- small chromis Shrimp Goby Six-Line Wrasse 2 -Percula Clowns 2- Tiger Anthias I looking to get some more fish, any suggestions?
  13. spmnarciso

    Urchins in Reef?

    Anybody keep any urchins in there reef tanks...which ones? Any pics? Any problems?
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    Compatibility??

    ANybody have any issues with a six'line wrasse and an anthias? My six-line has issues with the pair of anthias. I'm hoping that they will settle their differences in a peaceful manner. "Can't we all just get along?"
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    Submersible Pumps?

    What is a good, reliable, low-heat submersible flow rated pump pushing approx. 800GPH? Any suggestions?
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    Kent Marine Nautilus EX 30" Skimmer

    Dimensions: 30"x8" Recommeneded Pump Size: 1500-1800 gph Max Tank Size: 570 gal. "Nautilus EX 30 inch protein skimmer from Kent Marine. In sump or external design will handle aquariums up to 570 gallons. Quandra-Helical injection with a large reaction chamber insure excellent dwell contact time...
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    Ophiura...what do you think?

    Any linkia starfish in a 240G tank, with 250+lbs. of LR? Tank is about 13 Months old, 60G sump, 150G refugium. This setup is fairly new however, just moved from the 150G to the 240G. Used same water, and same LR. What do you think? My LFS has had about 3--- 6" blues in a tank for quite some...
  18. spmnarciso

    pH low, now?

    Last time I talked about my pH it was higher than normal and stressing me out. Now with my new setup, I setup my kalkreactor to dose into where my skimmer intakes are, and now my pH seems low(7.87). Couple theorys: 1. Too much water volume overall, not enough evaporation, so kalk not affecting...
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    Ventilation?

    I know I might of touched on this subject before, but I was wondering if anyone has come up with any new ideas for ventilating a fish room? Options: 1. Bathroom exhaust fan 2. Air Exchanger 3. A/C unit Any other suggestions?
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    Beckett skimmer and Ventilation questions?

    1. On a MRC beckett skimmer, better to use 1" tubing to the 3/4" beckett fitting or use 3/4" tubing?? 2. Ventilation in a fish room: I was thinking of installing a temp controlled 12-18" exhaust fan pushing air outside; or would a stand-alone or wall unit AC with dehumidifier work better?
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